International Relations: Core Course Package
Summary
Are you interested in the contemporary global challenges we face? Do you seek deeper knowledge on issues such as war, global inequality, and environmental change? With the core course package in International Relations, you learn about key problems and issues in the international system and gain skills to analyse, investigate and evaluate global challenges.
About
In International Relations you will study how the international system works politically, economically, and culturally and look at its historical evolution. You will learn about changing relations of power in the international system, and the ways in which connections between state and non-state actors contribute to the global order.
The package consists of the courses:
Introduction to International Relations will provide you with a basic grounding in the study of international relations. It starts with a historical survey of key themes in international relations, such as war, economy, institutions, law and technology. You will then examine different analytic perspectives on international relations, in order to examine current real-world issues.
Themes and Issues in International Relations takes you further into key contemporary issues and problems, such as the role of religion in international politics, human rights, political violence, and poverty and inequalities. You will learn through interactive sessions and innovative coursework, focusing on student reflection, group activities, and visual representations of international relations.
International and global contexts, processes and institutions are playing a more important role in working life as a whole and for our everyday lives. In a globalized world, international relations are complex and shifting, and the demand for professionals with knowledge of global issues and competence to analyse international events have increased. Studying International Relations will give you skills to analyse, investigate and evaluate issues related to our changing world.
The courses use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, discussion sessions, groupwork and peer evaluation.
Prerequisites and selection
Selection
Selection is based upon average grade from upper secondary school (34 %), the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits (33 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (33 %).
After graduation
Studying International Relations equips you with the knowledge and analytical tools required for various international-focused roles. You will gain a competency that is highly valued by government and municipal agencies, NGOs, many businesses, and international organizations.
With a degree in International relations you may engage in regional analysis, investigative and evaluative work, project management or policy development. Potential career opportunities include government positions or NGO roles focusing on integration/migration and human rights, as well as positions in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental issues within the private sector.
